25 – Istanbul: A Primate City Throughout History – Flashcards
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urban
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found or living in a city
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primate city
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the largest and most important city in a country. It has at least twice the population of the next largest city. It is a center of economic power and national culture
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site
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the specific place where something is located, including its physical setting
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situation
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the way a place is positioned in relation to its wider surroundings
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peninsula
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a long, narrow stretch of land that is surrounded by water on three sides. Example: Turkey and Qatar
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harbor
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A place along a coast where ships dock for shelter, to help protect them from rough waters
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Bosporus Strait
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A narrow waterway that links the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. It also marks the dividing line between Europe and Asia.
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capital city
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A city that is the governmental center of a country or region. Sometimes it is also a primate city.
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urban hierarchy
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A ranking of cities based on their size and the services they offer
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rural
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found in or living in areas that are not close to cities. People migrate from this area to urban cities looking for work, education, and excitement.
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urbanization
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is a population shift from rural to urban areas, "the gradual increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas", and the ways in which each society adapts to the change.
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The Grand Bazaar
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Is a reflection of Turkish culture. Tourists and citizens bargain with sellers for different goods that may be up to 10 times their worth.
